Nanhai 南海
Foshan's largest district: busy urban areas next to scenic escapes, wedged between central Foshan and Guangzhou.
Should you base here?
Good if you want quick metro access to both cities plus easy reach to nature.
What to see
- Xiqiao Mountain
- Qiandeng Lake
- Diejiao dragon boat drifting
Where to eat
Lakeside restaurants around Qiandeng Lake; local Cantonese fare in Guicheng.
Getting there
Metro: Qiandeng Lake (Guangfo Line, GF14). See the Foshan metro guide for lines, fares and what's open.
Common questions
- Should I stay in Nanhai?
- Good if you want quick metro access to both cities plus easy reach to nature.
- How do I get to Nanhai by metro?
- Qiandeng Lake (Guangfo Line, GF14). Foshan's metro is the easiest way for visitors to reach it.
- What is Nanhai known for?
- Foshan's largest district: busy urban areas next to scenic escapes, wedged between central Foshan and Guangzhou. Lakeside restaurants around Qiandeng Lake; local Cantonese fare in Guicheng.
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